Under the chairmanship of Islamic Development Bank Group (IDBG) President Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Ali, the 298th session of the IDB Executive Directors Council started here today. At the outset of the session, the President extended thanks to and appreciation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for approving to sponsor the annual meeting of the IDBG Governors Council and to commemorate the 40 anniversary of its inception. The meeting of IDBG Governors Council will be held at the level of finance and economy ministers of the 56 member states on 26-28 of Sha'ban in Jeddah.